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How to get fromDes Moines to Utahby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Utah by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Salt Lake City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane DSM - SLC
    5h 12m
    $141–426

  2. Fly to St. George Regional

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane DSM - SGU
    7h 11m
    $139–529

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    25h 49m
    $214–321

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    37h 2m
    $786–1,354

  5. Drive  1,063.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Salt Lake Citycar car 1,063.1 mi
    16h 8m
    $194–281

Des Moines to Utah by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Utah, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 200 S / Main St via Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Salt Lake Central Station in around 25h 49m.

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